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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-11-30
ON THE MUSICAL CONVENTION.

10 the EDITORS or tue TRANSCRIPT.
With the practical Samantha we be-
lieve in "me]umness' IN all things.
Therefore with "mejumness" and much
modesty, very much. we ask for con
spicuous place in the columns of your
valuable sheet for this little epistle.
Much has been said and more felt by
some of our leading musicians regarding
the manifested lack of interest shown by
the public in their efforts to improve and
develop what little musical ability there
is in our community.
A practical illustration of the point un-
der consideration, too conspicuous to
pass unnoticed, occurred the past week.
After previous arrangements by an ef6c-
lent committee of leading, musicians for
musical convention, Prof. L. W. Bal
lard, of Minneapolis. arrives. Now al
low US to remark right here for the in
formation of the children, that Prof.
Ballard is not only fine musician, and
an able conductor of conventions. socie-
ties and orchestras, but is composer of
high rank. His 91st Psalm, portions OF
which were rendered during tho concerts
is q mastery production, and for adapta-
bility of music to words his hymn-tunes
are unexcelled.
The concert programs consisted of
piano solos by Mary Louise Ballard, a
young daughter Of the Professors, only
fourteen years of age, who performed
with beauty of touch, accuracy OF exc
cution and finencss of expression, rarely
excelled by older artists. difficult CLASH
cal music from memory. Violin solos by
the Professor were finely rendered, These
with his daughters solos were certainly
worth the price Of admission. Mrs. Bal
lard, who took her place among the con
traltos, and Is q woman of rare sweetness
of character, and sunniness of disposl-
ton, added much to the interest of the
convention. 4:~ ~ =
f.. Vocal solos by DR.. Phillips, Rev. NJ.
Peabody, Mr.. Gordon, Misses Sherwood,
Anderson, Alexender and Mrs. Wilson,
added much to the pleasure of the enter
| tainment. &. ..sse- .a:s #:sts1e... @zf.s,s.
Owing to lack of efficiency in some of
the parts and the brief space Of time al
lowed for preparation, the chorus es were
somewhat weakened. Considering some
of the raw material with which the Prof.
had to work, he displayed q patience and
sweetness Of disposition equaled only by
Jove. . A. III f14 4: at54s .a A#5'zz1.5.$ n
Miss Harveywho acted as accompanies,
and also, with Miss Alexander, opened
J each concert with 9 piano duet, deserves
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-11-30

The following from the Thanksgiving
number of the Pioneer Press gives good
showing of some of the things that Aus
tin people have right to be thankful for
We think it makes quite list and the
person who can be dissatisfied ought to be
muZzled.
AUSTIN, Special. Nov. 23.-This return
ing THANKSGIVING time is suggestive of
the unnumbered blessings which another
year of prosperity has brought to this
community. In fact, in no year for dec
ade has that prosperity been so marked
or great, We have had marked freedom
from epidemic and other kindred evils
The opening year brought with 1t the re-
moval of the Wells machine shops to this
more central location. Large new build
workmen come to abide here. The Mil
waukee company has laid out about $780,
600 in these improvements. Another new
enterprise commenced this year is the I'M
mense works of the Austin Pressed Brick
company. This enterprise is backed by
abundant capital. Including the clay de-
posits, about $90,0O0 have been put in,
and the works have just commenced
manufacture. Ten thousand bricks daily
will be the output, winter and summer,
and these of quality not excelled by the
famous st. Louis article. The Austin
Building and Loan Association, COM
menced this year, has had a most success
full beginning. Over thirty residences
have been built this season by this asso-
citation. Our Touring interests and other
manufactures uniformly report good
year. The flourlshing lodge of Odd Eel
lows have built one of the finest blocks
in the city this year. The works of the
Austin Canning company have been run
to their full capacity this season, and
over a quarter of million of first pre-
MUM goods haye been put up. Work
about the city shows
EVERYWHERE NEW BUILDINGS
that have been erected this season. Fiji
teen new stores, fine new school house,
hundred new residences, commodiOus
new NJ. E. church, and other such i'm
provements. The new water works, which
will give the CITY ample supply for years
to come, will be ready in month. This
plant will cost $25, 900. In sixty days
the Austin Electric Light Company prom
ises the completion of its enterprise.
The recent purchase of the Iowa Central
railroad by President Sticknev assures
for Austin division point on the Mime
sofa s. Northwestern railway and heavy
improvements for the next season.
Editor washburn thanks the Lord that his
bachelor days are at last over and his Mankato
trips at an end.
Our worthy mayor and council rejoice that
the weather has been so propitious for the
completion of the city water works.
COLI n. Mansfield rejolces that after many
years of successful hotel life he can Law aside
his responsibilities for literary pursuits.
Elder Dewart, of the NJ. E church, rejoices
that his fine new church edif1ce Is to be COM
pleted SO soon for occupation.
Judge Allen rejoices that he is to escape
this blizzardly country for the winter by a
residence at Los Angeles, Cal.
President D. B. Smith, of the school board,
rejotces over the successful working Of our
city schools this year.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-11-30

The supreme court of New York state
has refused to admit Hong Yam Chong, a
young Chinaman, to the bar on the
ground that he is not citizen. He had
previously been refused neutl tlalism be.
cause lie was Chinese subject. The
young man is graduate of Yale and
Columbia law schools. Let an anarchist
come from Europe, however. and he will
be received as citizen, and a half dozen
political parties will be on hand to i'm.
perfume and pay him for his vote. We
are indeed discriminating people.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-11-30
Pi||sbury Academy.
Winter Term 1888.

The winter term of this institution will be-
gin January Sd, and continue twelve weeks.
There are three courses of study:-The ac-
ademic. the Latin scientific. and the college
Tuition: = English course s.; academic 81;
The Following studies willbe pursued dur.
ing the winter term:-Reading, Spelling,
Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography,
y. s. History, Boek-keeping, Astronomy
Chemistry, General History, Higher Algebra,
Algebra, Geometry, German Grammar, Latir
Grammar, Caesar, Virgil, Greek Grammar,
Anabasis. :
! For catalogue and further information ap
ply to j. Il. 1NGRAHAM, principal,
, 35-38 OWatOhna, MINI.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-11-30
MINNESOTA NEW s.


Nels Holong has been found guilty of
the murder of Lille Field near Fergus
Falls.
A freight train was badly wrecked on
the Winona 8 St. Peter near Rochester
Saturday.
-Waseca is to have new democratic
paper, the first number to be issued about
Christmas.
J. A. Henry of GAINESVILLE was granted
divorce from his wife last week. The
care of the children was given to the ia
ther, .> ...
The meetings of Evangelist Moody at
Minneapolis closed on Friday. They
were generally well attended, but no
great tscommotion was created. It takes
harlequin like Sam Jones or the drum
corps, Of the gospel army to STIR up peo-
pIe'st religious" feelings nowadays.
Mankato Free Press That blot upon
Minnesota journalism, H. G. Van Leuven,
Of the Spring Valley Vidette, has been
arrested on the charge Of criminal libel,
having accused the mayor of Austin and
other residents of that city, of boodlerism
in connection with the new water works.
The, latest thing for the oil inspector in
this state has been knocked in the head
by late decision of the supreme court,
which makes an inspection in bulk suff1-
cient.and does away with the re.inspec-
tion in barrels As this barrel inspection
was conducted, it was great farce, and
its termination will not be regretted ex.
cept BY those who get the fees.
Exchange: Mr.. John L. Mcdonald.
memberof Congress from the Third dis.
trict of this State, has been predicting
that Cleveland will carry Iowa next year,
whereupon st. Louis paper pronounces
| him the prize idiot of Minnesota" John
would assuredly get the prize If Mime
sofa were in the habit of thus rewardina
her idiots and the fact that he has bcen
elected to Congress may be fairly inter
preted that suclAis the case.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-11-30
~
AGood One.

Mr.. James Marsh, of Aten. Neb., after
an experience of four years, in using and
selling Chamberlain's Pain aim, says:
1T is the best and most relia BILE llniment
ever produced" A fifty cent bottle of 1t
will accomplish more, in the treatment
of rheumatism, lame back or severe
sprains than five dollars invested in any
other way. A great many cases have
been cured by it, after being given up as
hopelessly incurable. 1t promptly re-
lieves the pain in all cases. Sold by
Giles 8 Shepperd.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-11-30
Prompt Action!

This is to certify that the CONCoR-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
of Milwaukee, Wis, through their agents
Ranney& Short, of Austin, MINI.
have adjusted and this day paid in full,
my loss on a barn burned on Friday night
the 4th inst, Amounting to One Hun
dred Dollars.
Dated November II. 1887. -.
GEO. w. SKINNER.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-11-30
A W. ALLEN, M. D. -
"RUSH MEDICAL"

UOOH III 1D1O nAs
Physician and Surgeon. Specialties-Eye
and Ear, Throat and Chest, and diseases of
women.
Call Office Giles s. Shepherds drug store.
Residence. Water street. Austin. Mimi.
ST. BERNARD CoMMANDERY. K. T.
Meets first Monday evening of each month
. at MasOnsic Hall.
F. l. CRANE, Recorder.
l.. AUSTIN LODGE, NO. lo7,
Meets every Monday evening in their hall
Strangers stopping in the city, belonging to
''''' "a O'' ~ MRS. LfzziE BEATrIE, c. T.
L. G. LOWRY, Secretary.
POYAL ARCH CHAPTER, NO. ID
The Stated convocations of this Chapter
are held In Masonsic Hall, Austin Minnesota.
on the SECOND and FOURTH Friday evenings
~' EUGENE WOOD. NJ. E.HP.
D. 2. ROBINSON, Secretary.
TIDELITY LODGE, NO. 80. A. F. &
IL A. NJ.
. The regular communications of this lodge
are held in Masonic Hall, Austin, Minnesota,
on the FIRST and THIRD Wednesday evenings
of each month.
WIN. TODD, W. M.
L. G. BAsFORD, Secretary.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-11-30

AIANTEO-lADI for our fall and
~ Christmas trade, to take light and
pleasant work at their own homes. 81 to %
per day can be quietly made. Work sent by
mail any distance. Particulars free. Ne cam
yassing. Address at once, CRESCENT ART
Co., 147 Milk St., Boston, Mass. Box 5170.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-11-30
Being More Pleasant

To the taste, more acceptable to the
stomach. and more truly beneficial in its
action, the famous California liquid fruit
remedy, Syrup of Figs, is rapidly super
seding all others. Tryit. One bottle will
prove it's merits. Nov.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-11-30
THE AUSTIN ROUNDUP.

A THANKSGIVING Time Suggestive
of Unnumbered Blessings which
Another Year of Prosperity
has Brought-Manufactur-
ing Acquisitions and Ao-
tivity in Building
Circles.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-26

Carson Appeal: The case Of Sam Davis
VI. the county OF White Pine was called
in the United States Circuit. Court on the
22d instant. W. O.. Love, District At
torney Of White Pine, appearing for the
county. He asked for q continuance On
the grounds that the case would be adj
Indicated in the State District Court be-
fore the case would again come up in the
United States Court. The case was con-
tinued for the term. . Sam Davis the
plaintiff is q San Francisco capitalist who
purchased $l2, 900 worth of White Pine
county bonds; the face of the bonds called
for 10 per cent for ten years. The county
was unable to meet the bonds when they
became due and all the bondholders, ex-
cept Davis. accepted in lieu Of cash. a
new issue OF six per cent bonds. Davis
refused to accept. hence the suit.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-26
Tbe Quality Of Mercy.

Burdette: The little brindle mule in
the nigh lead slipped on the 10y pavement.
and Mr.. Bergh's best man was on the
spot. Take that mule and have him
sharpened before you drive him another
foot" HE is sharpened, said the driver.
''rougher than q file. Look at them hind
shoes-calks on EN- that 'ud wedge q hole
through an icehouse." The officer lifted
q foot TO see. and straightway looked over
the top Of a four.story building. Buzz
zingly ran the word through the telephone:
zone OF your men has been nearly killed
by a mule" Tenderly back came the
mufied order: "See if the mule is hurt,
and if it ia arrest the man"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-26
UNcER,s AWFUL DREAMS.

They Terribly Isis sleep with Wis.,
ions Of His Murdered and Multi
ated Victim.
New YORK, March 22.-Edward Unger
who was sent to Sing Sing for life for the
murder Of August Bohle, is snow in the hos
pital Of the prison, a sufferer from nervous
prostration. His physical strength before
his trial was great, and his steadiness OF
nerve in court was surprising; but bis
| stamina is all gone and he has become q
miserable, covering wreck. On the first
morning in the prison he told a keeper
that he had been visited during the night
by his dismembered victim, who had pro-
ceeded to reconstruct himself in the terri
fed prisoners presence. OF this dream
he could not be disabused. He seemed to
believe ii was reality. Every night 1t
came to him, and at the end Of a week
he was much broken down. In the hos
pital it has been the same with him, ex-
cept when he lie kept very soundly
asleep under narcotic influence. He
dreams that the msngled pieces Of his
friend are strewn about the room, where
they lie awhile inanimately, as they did
before he packed the body in the trunk
and threw the head into the river. Then
the fragments begin to culver. Soon they
move slowly towards each other, until they
are in q heap. Next, they adjust them
selves into a human form. But the head
is missing. At length that, too, comes
into the, room, with the hair dripping
with the water Of the river in which it las
lain. With a horrible smile on its face,
1t places itself on the shoulders Of the fig
ure and menances the murderer. Unger
shrieks out at this point, and the appsri-
ton vanishes from his imagination. All
efforts nave failed to relieve him of these
visions, and the prison physician advises
his removal to the State asylum for lunatic
criminals.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-26
A Paper

ITO fill a long felt want there has
Just been issued a new paper in New York
called the Evening Sun, in which occurs
the following editorial paragraph: "Thia
ia the 18th of March. and consequently
St. Pstrick's Day. We doubt If anybody
ever before started a newspaper on st,
Patrick's Day, bus 1t strikes us as a mighty
propitious sort of a day on which to dc
it. We welcome the hopeful augury and
we will work it for all that it is WORTH
The Evening Sun is sold at one cent q copy
by mail So q year.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-26
You Can't ChIoroform Me.

Women naturally are smart, but the
Plattsmoutb, Nebraska, female ia entitled
to the premium. The other day, accord
ing to the Waterman, OF that place, she
went into a shoe store to buy a pair Of
shoes. The clerk was In the act Of sprink.
ling some chalk powder inside, so they
might go on easily. she glanced fur
lively at him and remarked:
~ know what you are doing"
The genial clerk smiled acquiescence.
She glided toward the door and said in
tones that startled his nerves:
''You can't chloroform me, mister; ]
was fooled once before, and I'm blamed il
I'll be again"
And she left without her shoes.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-26
The PostOfice I'm India.

The Postofice in India is regarded as SO
miraculous an agency by the more igno-
rant natives that in some out of.the. way
places the very letter boxes are worshipped.
In one case q man posted his letter in a
box and shouted ont its destination 10 in
form the presiding spirit whom he sup
posed to be on the inside. Another ma
taive humbly took off his shoes as he ap-
preached the box. went through various
dovotions before and after posting his let
ter, and finally put some coppers before
the box as a propitiatory Offering. retir.
ing in the anne attitude OF humility.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-26
Positive Sale OF a railroad.


ESPECIAL TO TUE sEsTINEL.l
SAN Francisco, March 25.-C. P. Hunt
ington telegraphed from New York TO Col.
@. +. Crocker yesterday, that the terms
for the purchase OF the South Pacific
Coast Railroad had been satisfactorily ar
ranged with Senator Fair, the owner of
the road, and the papers Of transfer prop
erly drawn up and signed. and are now on
the way to this city. This IL the success.
full end Of the negotiations that have been
carried on for over q year past.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-26
Proves to be N Canard.
ESPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL.

BENSON, Arizona, March 25.-The re-
ported murder of the Duncan Brothers at
their ranch in the Huachuca Mountains,
proves to be a canard. Coroner Kaska
and @. D. Reppy have returned. stating
that the Duncan Brothers are full of life,
and expressed surprise when told they
were thought to be dead. Deputy Sheriff
McLane announces that the information
on which the telegram to the Sheriff was
based, was received from cattlemen
Vaughan and Crane, who made a statemen,
that they received their news from q courier
en- route TO Fort Huachuca.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-26
Not AN Irish Dish on the List.

The San Francisco Report says the most
rabid Know-Notbings could not accuse the
Knights OF St. Patrick Of adhering too
closely to the customs. traditions and Ian
guage Of the old country. Upon the menu
OF the banquet they and their friends en-
joyed at the Baldwin Hotel, we find
s'potatoes Parisienne," ''cauliflower Hol-
landaise," terrapin a Ia Maryland
punch a la Romaine," English plum
pudding and French coffee" Not ar
Irish dish on the list-not al "Irisf
stew" a cup of buttermilk or q praity with
Its Jacket on
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-26
County Tax Collector a Defauiter
ESPECIAL TO II sENrrNEL.l

Los ANGELES, March 25.-E. L. Ham.
mond, County Tax Collector. who dissp.
peared from the city. about two weeks ago,
and who has since been discovered to be
a d~efaulter to the extent of $40, 900. will
In all probability soon be arrested. as
strenuous effects are being made to that
effect. 1t is believed he has gone East,
and dispatches have been sant to all the
large cities there ordering his arrest.
Investigation shows that Hammond has
been living beyond his income.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-26
Plain Remedies the Best.

New York Sun: Sidney Welsh, an
English burglar, recently arrested in
Cleveland. was apparently dead when his
cell was visited the other day. Slaps,
shaking and cold water failed to revive
him. 1t was thought that he had poisoned
himself, and a doctor came with a stomach
pump and Welsh was emptied. He still
remained dead. By this time the doctor
WAS led to believe that Welsh was sham
ming, so he gently tickled him in the
ribs and the dead man laughed. But he
proved himself q remarkable shammer.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-26
Indicted for Perjury.

SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL
SAN Francisco, March 25.-The United
States Grand Jury has returned an indict-
ment against H. II. Sherwood aud r. j.
Harrison, members OF the late firm OF
Richards, Harrison & Sherwood, charging
them with perjury in swearing to The
ownership OF certain goods which they de-
sired to have released in bond. Both were
arrested, n released on furnishing bonds
in the sum OF, $4,000 each. The defend
ants Will be arraigned on April 4.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-26
The Burglary Case.

In the case Of the State vs. George Ham
and Fl. Stephens, charged with burglariz.
ing Wells, Fargo & Co.'s express Office at
Palisade, the jury oamo into court yester-
day morning and asked for instructions as
to the charge of positive identity" II
being a question of fact, instead OF o
question Of law, Judge Fitzgerald in
formed them that it was a matter fordhem
to determine, and remanded them back to
the jury room for further elaboration.
Up to the time of going to press last
night no verdict had been rendered.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-26
Fell in q Well.

There WAS great commotion in the
southern portion of Spring street yester-
day morning. caused by a squaw, who
was doing chores for a family, having
fallen into an uncovered we'll, which was
about twenty fee. deep. and contained
about five feet OF water. BY the assist.
ance Of the neighborhood the squaw was
fshed ont, much improved by the bath,
bat madden than o wet hen.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-26

Senator Stanford and Passenger Agent
Goodman passed through Reno westward
bound on Monday evening. and on being in
reviewed, said that the freight would be at
such figures as would make Reno q whole
sale town II merchants so desire, as the
prices would be the anne as to Sacramento.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-26
Shoots ana KilIs his brother.
lsPFcIAL ro rae sENT1NEL.l

SALT LAKE, March 25.-Yesterday after
noon, near Uintah, Jack aud Reece Jones,
brothers, quarrelled. Jack pummeled
Reece, and then Reece loaded his gun and
lay for Jack, shooting him as he came
along in the neck and breast, killing him
almost instantly. Reece surrendered, and
is now iE tne Davis county Jail. Reece Ia
q Mormon, and Jack was q GENTLE.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-26

The restaurant attached to the Pslissde
Hotel has just been opened by Miss Lizzie
Pratt, A frst.class French cook has been
employed. and the table furnished with all
the d~elicacies of the season. Special &C.
commodations to travellers and families.
The rooms are large and airy, and have all
been reitted and refurnished. A first
class hotel in every particular.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-26
How They DO tin Iowa.

A Chicago drummer says that when
he was in Iowa recently he wanted q to-
bscco box, and in q cigar store bought
tin one and put il his pocket without open,
ing it. When he did open II he found
that il contained q whisky cocktail. "You
can find whisky in almost anything you
buy over there" he is said to have said.
ats always turning up in unexpected
places Iowa is a prohibition State.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-26
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Jackson House--W. Potts, William
Alexander, Monitor Valley; j. Allison,
Major Foley. Antelope Valley.
Bureau Hotel-Frank Peterson, city
A. B. johnson, Newark Valley; D. Crowley.
Prospect Mountain.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-26
EOrbearance.

The remarkable forbearance Of the
British Government in Ireland is well
illustrated in a dispatch from Dublin. II
SAYS: Father Kelleher is allowed to
celebrate mass daily in his CELL" And
still people complain that there is no
freedom in Ireland.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-26
Foreign Notes.
ESPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL.

ESPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL.
LONDON, March 25.-Msjor General
Krock, commander at Warsaw, is dead.
The current rumor is that he was muir
dered.
An Astrakan band OF Nihilists made an
underground passage to the Postofice.
which they entered and robbed OF letters
to the value OF S125, 900.